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Should i worry about rapid heart beat - happening on regular basis - can anxiety cause this to happen even when i am at rest?
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Get it checked: Anxiety - especially a panic attack - can cause a rapid heart rate. However, there are other causes too. You should get it checked out. Many of the can be treated with medicines and some cured by procedures.
Answered 12/2/2018
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